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  1. package/package.json +1 -1
  2. package/payload/platform/plugins/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json +0 -15
  3. package/payload/platform/plugins/docs/references/platform.md +1 -1
  4. package/payload/server/{chunk-3TRIXQSJ.js → chunk-L2YK2VK3.js} +17 -29
  5. package/payload/server/maxy-edge.js +1 -1
  6. package/payload/server/server.js +1 -1
  7. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/.claude-plugin/plugin.json +0 -8
  8. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/PLUGIN.md +0 -58
  9. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/skills/interactive-tutor/SKILL.md +0 -59
  10. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/skills/interactive-tutor/references/assessment.md +0 -70
  11. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/skills/interactive-tutor/references/classroom-conduct.md +0 -43
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  13. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/skills/lesson-planner/SKILL.md +0 -48
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  16. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/skills/study-pack-builder/SKILL.md +0 -52
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  18. package/payload/platform/plugins/teaching/skills/study-pack-builder/references/materials.md +0 -116
  19. package/payload/platform/plugins/venture-studio/.claude-plugin/plugin.json +0 -8
  20. package/payload/platform/plugins/venture-studio/PLUGIN.md +0 -119
  21. package/payload/platform/plugins/venture-studio/bin/scaffold.sh +0 -116
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- Create a clear, compelling articulation of who your product is for, what problem it solves, and why it's different—the foundation for all marketing and sales.
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- > Small tradespeople spend ~16 hours/week on admin tasks because customer messages arrive through 10+ channels and require immediate response or the customer calls a competitor. This results in lost revenue (missed enquiries), burnout (evening admin), and relationship strain (partner doing unpaid work).
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- | Must Have | As a tradesperson, I want the agent to reply to WhatsApp enquiries so I never miss a customer | Agent responds within 60 seconds, 24/7 |
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- | Must Have | As a tradesperson, I want to approve messages before they send so I stay in control | Approval mode available, agent waits for confirmation |
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- | Should Have | As a tradesperson, I want the agent to remember customers so conversations feel personal | Agent recalls name, previous jobs, preferences |
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- | Could Have | As a tradesperson, I want quotes sent via email so they look professional | Email integration with quote templates |
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- | FR-1 | Receive WhatsApp messages in real-time | Must | JTBD: instant response |
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